Clifford R. Gliem, age 69, of Story City, Iowa died January 12, 2019 at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. A gathering of friends and family will be from 4:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. with a celebration of life to follow at 6:00p.m. on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa.
Cliff was born February 11, 1949 in Boone, Iowa the son of Dwight and June Gliem. He graduated from Boone High School and trained as a machinist. He worked at Donnelley Publishing for several years as a Mechanical Machinist. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.
He is survived by his wife, Linda his three children, Dwight Gliem, Joellen Gliem, and Shannon Foreman. Step children, Dennis Marshall and Lori Marshall, nine grandchildren, two sisters, Bev Reilly and Betty Baltzley, and Cliff's former wife, Diana Strickland.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Israel Family Hospice House.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Online condolences may be directed to: www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Love and prayers to you and your family JoEllen
Cliff - you were a true joy to all of us who worked with you at Donnelley's! Always a laugh and always lots of kidding! I can almost guess you have bagged that first turkey in the golden fields of Heaven. You will be missed by all who knew you and loved you! Our prayers to all.
John & Linda White
Bev - I always remember Cliff in high school as being so friendly and just plain nice to everyone. I am so sorry for your family's loss. He was a one-of-a-kind and an all around good guy - Sue Anderson Mersereau
Our deepest condolences to you and your family at this time of great loss...such a great guy! The Dannatt family
Bev, so sorry about Cliff. I had no idea where he was. Again sorry Bev. Prayers to your family.
Bev so sorry for your loss. Hold happy memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. 🙏🏼
Prayers to all of your families.
Sorry for your loss. 6ou are all in my prayers
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